Care Home Manager (Nursing)

Sycamore Heights Nursing Home, Bedford, Bedfordshire

Pay:: £60,000 per year
Type:: Permanent
Shift:: Salaried
Closing date:: 07/05/2024

Excellent PRP
Additional bonuses based on excess profit

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About the company

Kingsley Healthcare isn't just a care home group, we are a family where 2,000+ passionate individuals are changing lives every day. We have just been ranked – for the eighth year running! - among the top 20 large UK care home groups (carehome.co.uk) for our exceptional care, and proudly support 1,500+ residents in their journey.

But that's not all. We're ranked #1 in the UK for work wellbeing (Indeed's Better Work Awards 2023) because we believe in taking care of our own. We are proud of our sector-leading 4.7 Glassdoor rating and are a Real Living Wage employer, ensuring you're valued and rewarded for your dedication.

Ready to join a team that puts people first, both residents and colleagues? We're seeking passionate individuals to join our growing family. Explore our current opportunities and make a difference where you matter!

About the role

Are you a talented and experienced Home Manager seeking an exciting opportunity to lead a luxury property in the sought-after location of Bedford, Bedfordshire? Look no further!

About the care home:
Discover our newest nursing home in Bedford, offering a serene retreat akin to a five-star boutique hotel. Designed for resident wellbeing, it boasts 35 beautifully appointed bedrooms and expansive living spaces. Nestled on the picturesque Shakespeare Road, with easy access to the Midlands, our home provides a tranquil oasis for those seeking luxury and comfort.

Join us in creating a legacy of exceptional care and unparalleled luxury. Become a part of our dedicated team, committed to redefining the standards of senior living.

As our Care Home Manager, you will oversee the daily operations of the home. As a regulated business, we expect the candidate to be registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and be familiar with all the relevant legislation and regulations. You will be responsible for ensuring that the home provides high-quality care and support to our residents, whilst meeting financial targets and maintaining full occupancy.

Reports to: Operations Manager

Key duties and responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to the home’s staff team, promoting a culture of kindness, compassion and empathy.
• Recruit, train, motivate, and retain a team of skilled care professionals who are committed to delivering person-centred care.
• Ensure that the home meets all regulatory requirements, including those set by the CQC, and maintain excellent standards of care and support.
• Manage the home’s budget, ensuring that financial targets are met and costs are effectively managed.
• Develop and implement a well-thought-out marketing plan to maintain full occupancy and promote the home’s services to potential residents, families, and stakeholders.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with residents, families, and all stakeholders, responding effectively to their needs and concerns.
• Have oversight of all records to ensure that the home’s administrative tasks are completed in a timely and efficient manner.
• Continuously monitor and evaluate the home’s performance, identifying areas for improvement and implementing changes as necessary.
• Manage and mitigate risks effectively, ensuring that the home is a safe and secure environment for residents and staff.

Skills and attributes

Previous experience of managing a nursing home.
A good working knowledge, with a proven record of CQC standards and can work towards achieving Outstanding.
Good communication skills and can maintain excellent working relationships at all levels, internal as well as external professionals, families and visitors.
A proven track record of marketing and business skills within the private care sector, running a commercially successful, good or outstanding rated care home.
Enthusiasm and passion for developing high level of person-centred care.
Ability to actively participate in the growth and development of the care service.

Education and qualification

NMC registered nurse with relevant post-registration experience, desirable but not essential.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction and training programme.
Opportunities for career development and progression.
Employee Assistance Programme
Blue Light Card Scheme. We’ll reimburse the enrolment fee of this fantastic scheme that offers discounts on holidays, days out and over 15,000 national brands.
We’ll pay for your full DBS disclosure
Annual NMC PIN renewal paid
Excellent performance related bonus
Additional bonuses based on excess profit
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays entitlement
Relocation assistance provided
3 Months paid accommodation available *

Location

Our latest nursing home in the heart of Bedford will provide an intimate, relaxed abode for care seekers demanding the luxurious features of a five-star boutique hotel. It has been designed by Kingsley's Group Design Director Rob Patkai with resident wellbeing in mind and our top team of interior decorators will ensure a stunning finish to the home's 35 delightfully appointed bedrooms and spacious living areas.

Shakespeare Road, Bedford

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